I have been shopping at Northern Spirits since about 1997. It was then owned by Dave and Maria, and…read morethen solely by Maria. My sister Bert &I spent many hours upon hours shopping, browzing, reading,(great book selections) and visiting with Maria, Mary, and the other customers in the store. It was our fav store in the world and still is. Quality jewelry at unbelievable prices. Items you simply CANNOT find in other stores, such as herkimer diamonds, Wiccan jewelry and charms, literature and smudge(purification sage) sticks for Wiccan as well as Native American purification & protection rituals, as well as craft items like yarns, beads,pearls, crystals and findings for jewelry making and crafting. Patty is the new owner and Bert Edel, who has been there since Maria, is the 1st Mate. She knows everything about beading, crafting, jewelry purchases and jewelry repair. Bert can make or fix anything. I love the store and the people. Its my main reason to go to downtown Manistee! Go visit and you too will fall under Patty & Bert's spell. You'll love it!! The girls bend over backwards to make sure you have the best shopping experience ever. If you cant find something, they will offer to special order or whatever it takes to get what you need.They are beyond phennominal. They are beyond helpfull and courtious. Check it out! NORTHERN SPIRITS ROCKS! Sincerely, Alexis Herne Customer forever

Oh my goodness. Love it there! Local made everything in the store. Framed and unframed lighthouse…read morephotos and more by local photographers. Delicious homemade candy. This store is a "must shop"!

If you do not want to drive to Traverse City or the like for craft supplies, this is the place to…read morego. Granted you won't be using 40% coupons, but the staff is friendly and the selection is eclectic. I have always been waited on promptly and never have a problem finding what I am looking for. They have embroidery/needlepoint, small yarn selection, wood crafts, a bit of everything even for the kiddos. Along with a small fabric selection in the back. If you are looking for art supplies, it is connected to an art store and classroom. In my opinion, it is a must see if you find yourself on River Street.

Cool little gift shop on the main drag in Manistee so many different things lots of local artwork…read moreas well as shams, rock pictures, prince, jewelry, candles, stickers mugs so much of everything and you're a really cool place. Nice open area lots of place to walk around lots of different things you don't see just about anywhere. Really great gift shop in a little town.

Great little bookstore. Nice older couple running the shop. Thought I was going to have to drive…read moreall the way to Traverse City for my book but they had both of the books I was looking for! As the other poster said: SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BOOK STORE!!

Great selection of books and a friendly staff. We'll definitely drop by again next time we're in…read moretown.

There is a little bit of everything in the gem of a store, which mostly feels like it could've been…read moreplucked out of any decade from my lifetime (I'm 43). There's a little section of sweets, a stickers and stationary area, plenty of knickknacks, games and toys, beach goodies (including the best price around for sand anchors at only $8.99), Michigan memorabilia, practical household items a la a corner 5 and dime, a small clothing section and so much more. Plus, the owner has the cutest, cuddliest long-haired chihuahua who lounges out front inviting pets and encouraging potential shoppers to pop inside. Best marketing tool ever.

They have amazing coffee and baked good. It is so nice to have a locally owned place to grab my…read moremorning cup. I've tried a few different lattes and I'm happy every time. The flavored drinks aren't too sweet while still letting me enjoy the flavor. And the sourdough bread is delightfully delicious! As are the muffins and other treats. The staff have been friendly and helpful every visit and the crowds don't hinder their ability to produce a quality cup of coffee in a timely manner.

Petals & Perks has one of the best mocha in the area! I have had the mocha many times and it has…read morebeen consistent. The mocha is blended well, not too much chocolate and the coffee is tasty. I first stumbled upon Petals & Perks a few years during my first visit to Frankfort and I fell in love. The drink prices, in-comparison to the other coffee shops around, are on the cheaper end. I visited another coffee shop on main street and the small mocha at shop was $1+. Petals & Perks is large inside and can easily accommodate a variety of group sizes. I've visited during peak hours in which all of the tables in the front are taken up but they had a hidden back room that had a a few more tables and chairs. The staff has always been friendly anytime I've visited no matter how busy it is inside. This is a popular coffee shop so even if the line is long the staff is well trained to keep the line moving. If you want to avoid the crowd, come bring and early.

We rented an e-bike from Ethan and partner (wife). Super cool people. He cut us a little slack on…read morereturning the bike after hours. They helped us load out and we biked an amazing trail between Empire and Glen Arbor that was dazzling. Highly recommend these peeps.

We rented e-bikes from this store and they were awesome. Meg did a great job setting us up,…read moreexplaining how the bikes worked. Perfect bikes for the Betsie trail. We did 30 miles almost all of it on the Betsie, which is safe and scenic trail system.

Gallery area in the lower level Elevator available for…read morehandicapped people Beautiful art work

For a breath of more intellectual stimulating activities, this art center is an indulgence. Many…read morelocal artists work are displayed here as well as young artists. We raked in and there is no charge. The helpful lady at the front desk was sure to answer any questions we had. We were the only ones in this beautiful, remastered Coast Guard's Building. There are rooms to use and an adorable child's play room full of books. There are multiple bathrooms and there is an elevator. The building is, at my best knowledge, wheelchair accessible. We had a great time looking around and will definitely remember this spot next time vacationing.